About this costume:I was originally trying to make this outfit for ComicCon but didn't finish it untilDragonCon 2010. There were a lot of parts to assemble and figuring out thewaist cincher took the longest. This is the first costume I used with vinyl dye, whichis now one of my favorite techniques. It's very handy to be able to change thecolor of vinyl and not worry about it flaking or wearing off. The upholstery paintsoaks in and has a nice finish.

How I made the costume:

Outfit:The top and skirt were pretty easy to fin. I just cut off a regular button-up shortand then splattered the skirt with fake blood. I made the nurse hat with the materialI cut off the shirt. The waist cincher was the toughest part. I started with a black vinyl cupless bustierand cut some of the straps off, but kept the ones around the neck. I then dyed the vinyl red with spraypaint made for car upholstery. The belts are kid size belts, cut and sewn onto the cincher. I used an industrial sewing machine to go through the thick leather. See what the cincher looks like originally here: Black Vinyl Cupless Bustier

Shoes:301-Stacks by Demonia, which are available on the website: Demonia Stack BootsI got black boots and then spray painted one purple and one red with the vinyl dye paint.